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Episode Synopsis
Unlock the power of assertiveness and initiative in Episode 120 of The Reaching Max Potential Podcast. Discover how these traits are essential for personal and professional success, enhancing communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Learn practical strategies for developing assertiveness and taking initiative, such as clear communication and SMART goal-setting. Backed by scientific research, this episode provides valuable insights for achieving your maximum potential and making a significant impact in your personal and professional life. Tune in to transform your approach and achieve high performance.REFERENCESAmes, D. R., & Flynn, F. J. (2007). What breaks a leader: The curvilinear relation between assertiveness and leadership. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(2), 307-324.Dishman, R. K., Vandenberg, R. J., Motl, R. W., Wilson, M. G., Dejoy, D. M., & Dose, B. C. (2010). Enjoyment moderates the effects of a theory-based physical activity intervention for working adults. Preventive Medicine, 50(5-6), 294-297.Frese, M., Garst, H., & Fay, D. (2007). Making things happen: Reciprocal relationships between work characteristics and personal initiative in a four-wave longitudinal structural equation model. Journal of Applied Psychology, 92(4), 1084-1102.Judge, T. A., Bono, J. E., Ilies, R., & Gerhardt, M. W. (2002). Personality and leadership: A qualitative and quantitative review. Journal of Applied Psychology, 87(4), 765-780.Kelly, L., Thornton, B., & Daugherty, T. K. (2005). Relationships between the Five-Factor Model of personality and conflict resolution styles. Journal of Personality and Individual Differences, 38(5), 1229-1239.Lumpkin, G. T., & Dess, G. G. (2001). Linking two dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation to firm performance: The moderating role of environment and industry life cycle. Journal of Business Venturing, 16(5), 429-451.Speed, B. C., Goldstein, B. L., & Goldfried, M. R. (2018). Assertiveness training: A forgotten evidence-based treatment. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 25(1), e12216.Zimmerman, B. J. (2002). Becoming a self-regulated learner: An overview. Theory into Practice, 41(2), 64-70. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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